Hi Joe,

You don't mention any other symptoms like a painless swollen gland, difficulty swallowing etc. so it could be any number of things that aren't cancer.

A biopsy is the most definitive way to diagnose OC. It sounds like your oral surgeon is erring on the side of caution and that's a good thing. Hopefully it's nothing and life can go on for you and your family.

Positive thoughts and prayers

"T"


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Cardiac bypass 11/07
Cardiac stents 10/2012
Dx'd 11/30/2012 Tx N2b MO Stage IV HPV+
Palatine Tonsillectomy/Biopsies 12-21-12
Selective Neck Dissection/Lingual Tonsillectomy/biopsies TORS 2/7/13
Emergency Surgery/Bleeding 2/18/13
3/13/2013 30rads/6chemo
Finished Tx 4/24/13
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